Antique English Art Deco 6ft 3” Epstein Burr Walnut Dining Room Pedestal Table (Circa 1930)

Summary:

• Item: Art Deco Dining Table
• Circa: 1930
• Provenance: England UK
• Attributed to Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd.
• Wood: Burr walnut
• 6ft long by 3ft wide table
• Seats 6-8 chairs
• Canted Corners
• Glass top to table
• Twin pedestal table base
• Original Bakelite castors
• Stunning colour & quality
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco dining table, with a rectangular shape, comprising a glass top, constructed of fine figured & burr walnut, circa 1930, attributed to Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd., in excellent original condition.  The Art Deco dining table measures 6ft long by 3ft wide and incorporates a stunning burr walnut top, with a 5mm protective glass top.   The table will seat between 6-8 chairs, depending on the chair size.  The table top is designed with a splayed moulded edge, incorporating canted corners.   The walnut dining table sits on two rectangular pedestals, with splayed moulded plinths, retaining the original Bakelite castors, allowing the table to be easily moved while still assembled.  The table top lifts off the pedestals to facilitate easy access into the desired room.  The Art Deco walnut dining table is well-made, solid in joint and ready to use.

The set of Art Deco walnut dining table boasts classic Art Deco styling; this is evident in the curved corners and clean lines.  The Art Deco dining table boasts a rich walnut colour; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning they have received.

This set of Art Deco dining table is an excellent investment and would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the dining room or kitchen. It would certainly grace any home; either a contemporary or traditional setting.  So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely set of furniture.

Provenance – H & L Epstein Ltd.:
Originally founded in the 1890s by Morris Epstein, the Epstein Company would become one of the most recognisable and high-quality producers of Art Deco furniture from the 1930s to the 1950s.  The Epstein family were amongst a number of Jewish immigrants from the Baltic States and the Balkans, who then established a cabinet-making community in London’s East End, particularly in the Shoreditch area.  Initially, they traded out of furniture outlets in the area, such as Weinbau, Caplan & Percy Young.  All of Morris’ six sons carried on in the furniture-making profession, and in 1929, two of his sons – Harry and Lou – established H & L Epstein Furniture Designers and Manufacturers and by the 1930s the company totalled 15 men, with Harry as designer and Lou as cabinetmaker.  Harry and Lou, as well as their brothers David, Michael and Sidney, would go on to establish their own shops and showrooms in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin.

Epstein’s furniture was influenced by customers whose tastes echoed the avant-garde styles such as those seen at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts which occurred in Paris in 1925.  In particular, they were well-known for cloud-shape designs, featured on lounge and dining suites, and boat-based designs featured on tables and cabinets.  They also took a significant number of commissions, producing furniture to customer specifications, using materials such as burr maple, sycamore and walnut veneer, all of which was hand made using traditional cabinetmaking skills.

Earlier furniture, before 1940, while not stamped, can still be recognised due to its style, materials used, and quality of construction.  From the 1950s, Epstein furniture started being constructed with ivorine labels, either stamped ‘H & L Epstein Ltd’ or ‘Epstein & Goldman’.  Epstein furniture was widely considered as being of very high quality, and consequently their pieces are very sought-after today.

Sources: https://artdecosociety.uk/2020/04/29/cloud-suites-and-cocktail-bars/  and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco

Dimensions:

Height = 76cm / 30” / 2ft 6”
Width = 91cm / 36” 3ft
Depth = 188cm / 74” / 6ft 2”
Knee height = 67.5cm / 26⅝”/ 2ft 2⅝” / 2ft 7¾”

Width Between Pedestals = 80.5cm / 31¾

The glass top is 5mm thick, which is included in the above height measurement.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco dining table, with a rectangular shape, comprising a glass top, constructed of fine figured & burr walnut, circa 1930, attributed to Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd., in excellent original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the items.  The dining table has been cleaned and French polished by hand to a professional standard.  The table retains its original glass top, which is in good overall condition.  The dining table retains its original Bakelite castors.  This Art Deco dining table is solid in joint and ready to be used.

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